Andrew Lang: 'The Red Fairy Book', London, Longmans, 1890, 1...

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Andrew Lang: 'The Red Fairy Book', London, Longmans, 1890, 1st edition, leaf attached at front with inscribed presentation from the author Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) to his daughters, dated 29. Nov. 1890, a/f, half title, frontis, title page, dedication page, preface plus approx. 3 other leaves with marginal repairs, engraved frontis + 3 engraved plates and numerous ills. in text as called for, original pictorial red cloth gilt, rebacked retaining orig. backstrip